UEFA is to appeal against all the sanctions imposed in relation to the controversial Serbia versus England Under-21 play-off in October, including the punishments imposed for racist abuse by Serbian supporters.

Serbia's Under-21 side were ordered to play one match behind closed doors and
the national federation was fined £65,000 in relation to the racist behaviour
of its supporters during the match at the Mladost Stadium in Krusevac on
October 16.

The punishment, imposed by UEFA's independent control and disciplinary panel on
December 13, was widely criticised for being too lenient.

"UEFA, via the UEFA disciplinary inspector appointed to the case, has decided
to appeal all the sanctions," read a statement on UEFA's official website.

The 2013 European Under-21 Championship play-off second leg was marred by alleged
racist chanting and scenes of violence.

England were also censured, with Steven Caulker and Tom Ince receiving two and
one-match bans respectively for their involvement in the brawl sparked by racist
abuse directed at Danny Rose.

UEFA president Michel Platini was said to be considering an appeal to
increase the severity of the sanctions against the Serbian team given the nature
of the incidents.

Wednesday's statement continued: "As per the UEFA disciplinary regulations, the
UEFA disciplinary inspector has the right to open disciplinary investigations
and to lodge appeals against decisions taken by the control and disciplinary
body.

"Having reviewed the motivated decisions for the sanctions imposed in this
specific case, which have also been provided to all parties, the UEFA
disciplinary inspector felt it necessary to immediately confirm his intention to
appeal on UEFA's behalf."

The UEFA disciplinary inspector has until January 8 to lodge the appeal, the
same deadline to which the Serbian and English FAs must adhere to if they wish
to appeal against the sanctions.